Investors Fleeing Risk to Embrace Gold
Once again, those who scoffed at gold when they were raking it in on stocks are now scurrying for the safety of the yellow metal.
25Feb
24Feb
The Brexit – Much Ado in the EU (and What’s it to You?)
When is talk the same as action? When just the discussion of the UK possibly leaving the EU throws markets into a tizzy. Will their madness cross the pond?
24Feb
How the Soaring Dollar Actually Hurts America
A strong dollar sounds like a great thing, for both us and our economy. But it's killing us overseas. And what happens when it all comes crashing down?
23Feb
Growing Pains for the Dollar and Permanent Volatility Mean Party Time for Gold
Gold prices broke through $1,200 and stayed up just as it became clear the market wasn't just going through a year-change hiccup. What gives – and will it keep on giving?
23Feb
The Fed and Their Follies
Will the actions of our central bank promote economic growth or only hinder it? Turns out even the Fed's own members aren't in agreement on that one.
22Feb
Fed Expert: Break Up the Mega-Banks!
How big is too big? When it comes to banks, according to this Fed insider, it's when they can take the economy down with them if they fall. So who pays? We do.
19Feb
Seniors, Pension Funds Caught in the Storm
At a time when corporate profits were skyrocketing, pension funds were and are suffocating. Mismanaged funds even impact presidential elections and Americans who receive no benefits.
18Feb
Avoiding Risk: Gaining by Not Losing
With China's continuing slide, Wall St. is becoming a dangerous neighborhood. How do you evade global risk that ends up on your doorstep?
18Feb
Is the Hundred Dollar Bill Too Big for Its Riches?
Killing the Benjamin in the name of crime and terrorism prevention seems like a valid proposal. But what are the implications for law-abiding American savers?
17Feb
More QE – Coming to an Economy Near You
When is a having a lot more cash a bad thing? When it artificially props up the economy instead of fixing dangerous weaknesses in our system.